Deck 14: The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Misuse

Question 1

It is hypothesized that steroids affect the receptor in the brain, which is involved with aggression, anxiety and reproduction.

A)glucocorticoid
B)Serotonin
C)GABAa
D)testosterone

Answer 1

GABAa

Question 2

The median age for anabolic steroid use is , according to your text.

A)27
B)13
C)18
D)22

Answer 2

18

Question 3

The anabolic steroids are similar in structure to

A)testosterone, the primary male sex hormone.
B)inhibitory neurotransmitters found in the body to terminate muscle movements.
C)the tumor suppression factor produced by the body.
D)toxins produced when muscle tissue is overworked.

Answer 3

testosterone, the primary male sex hormone.

Question 4

The compound THG

A)appears to have been developed to avoid detection in the standard urine tests used in athletics.
B)was suppressed by the German government because of its unwanted side effects.
C)was later found to detract from athletic performance.
D)is only effective if co-administered with huge doses of vitamin B compounds.

Question 5

There are more than known derivatives of the testosterone molecule.

A)5,000
B)50
C)900
D)1,000

Question 6

Steroid misusers include

A)law enforcement and security officers.
B)amateur and professional athletes.
C)adolescent girls hoping to lose body fat and get more "toned" or attractive
D)all of these answers.

Question 7

The incidence of sudden cardiac death for steroid misusers is times higher than that of non-users.

A)1.5
B)2-3
C)4-6
D)8-10

Question 8

Which of the following complications of steroid misuse may NOT automatically reverse after use is discontinued?

A)Enhanced fertility in male misusers
B)Infertility in women
C)Cessation of bone growth
D)Blood flow patterns within the hypothalamus in the brain

Question 9

The process of "blending" steroids refers to the

A)practice of taking steroids on an inconsistent basis.
B)taking only steroids intended for oral administration.
C)intermixing steroids intended for both oral and injected administration.
D)mixing drug-free holidays with periods of active substance misuse.

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the typical routes of administration for steroids?

A)Intranasally
B)Sublingual
C)Intramuscular
D)Anal

Question 11

Steroids are derivatives of the testosterone molecule, which is found in adolescent boys, men, and (to a lesser degree) in adolescent girls and women.Which of the following statements is also true?

A)Steroid misuse has no effect on the reproductive system when misused.
B)Steroid misuse can cause decreased fertility in both male and female misusers.
C)Steroid misuse can contribute to suppression of abnormal liver tissue in misusers of either sex.
D)Steroid misuse affects the reproductive functioning of men, but not women.

Question 12

According to your text, one unwanted side-effect of anabolic steroid misuse is the

A)decrease in low density lipoproteins.
B)alteration of the body's ability to form blood clots in an emergency.
C)increase in low density lipoproteins.
D)increased blood flow to the dermal regions of the body.

Question 13

Which of the following symptoms of steroid misuse is only seen in males?

A)Priapism
B)Unnatural hair growth or loss
C)Infertility or sterility
D)Acne

Question 14

Which of the following does NOT seem to be a source for misusers to obtain steroids?

A)Internet pharmacies
B)Over-the-counter steroids
C)Steroids intended for veterinary use
D)Steroids smuggled into the U.S.from other countries

Question 15

In the United States, anabolic steroids have been categorized as a Category III controlled substance since ________.

A)1981
B)1990
C)1997
D)2004

Question 16

Anabolic steroid users are at risk for experiencing a drug-induced psychosis referred to as

A)"freak out."
B)"ripping anger."
C)"formication."
D)"roid rage."

Question 17

The term "anabolic" refers to , and the term "androgenic" refers to .

A)growth and repair; femininizing qualities
B)growth and repair; masculinizing qualities
C)femininizing qualities; muscle stimulating
D)masculinizing qualities; muscle stimulating

Question 18

Which of the following is a reproductive symptom of steroid misuse seen in males?

A)increased sperm production
B)decreased frequency in the need to urinate
C)enlargement of the testicles and penis
D)enlargement of the breasts

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT one of the psychiatric symptoms of steroids misuse?

A)Aggression
B)Depression
C)Suicidal impulses
D)Hyperactivity

Question 20

Some girls misuse steroids because of the belief that they will help to

A)lower cholesterol levels.
B)increase hair growth.
C)lower body fat levels.
D)increase musculature.

Question 21

Steroid misusers do not experience withdrawal when they discontinue use.

Question 22

What are some of the mechanisms through which anabolic steroids may exert their effects?

Question 23

The most recent research suggests adolescent girls' use of anabolic steroids is probably lower than that of adolescent boys.

Question 24

Anabolic Steroids are classified as a Category 1 Controlled Substance

Question 25

Describe the known adverse effects of anabolic steroids on the reproductive systems of both males and females.

Question 26

Explain how users are still able to obtain steroids for illegal use even though they are strictly controlled.

Question 27

Identify some groups of individuals who might misuse steroids, along with the reasons for such misuse in each group.

Question 28

Roiling is a practice seen in some steroid misusers of steadily increasing their dose to a highpoint in the middle of their training regimen.

Question 29

One steroid-related effect is the development of foul breath.

Question 30

What are some of the accepted medical uses of anabolic steroids?